Stamps (clear)

Clear and acrylic stamps are very easy to use and because they are clear you can see exactly where you're putting your image. You can use the whole or just a part of the design by selective inking and masking and combined with different inks, heat embossing and colouring techniques there are an infinite number of effects that you can achieve. You should avoid solvent inks with clear stamps as this can make them degrade more quickly and they are not suitable for stamping into hot embossing powders like with melt art and triple embossing techniques. There is generally more give in clear stamps than rubber so don't over press as this can distort the image, a little test stamp on scrap paper will help you to work out how much pressure to use.
Stamps can be used to create wonderful greetings cards, scrapbook pages, wall art, fabrics and lots more. Stamping is a very accessible craft technique and best of all you don't have to be an artist to be a stamper. Check out some of the step by step projects on our blog to spark your creativity and imagination.